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Creamy low carb chicken casserole with broccoli zucchini and cheese

Low Carb Chicken Casserole Recipe

Creamy and cheesy low carb chicken casserole made with just 7 ingredients. Perfect for keto diets, meal prep, and comforting family dinners.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Keto, Low Carb
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480kcal
Cost: $18 (family-sized dish)

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Sharp Chef’s Knife
  • Cutting board (separate for meat/veg)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cups broccoli florets fresh
  • 1 large zucchini diced and patted dry
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for greasing
  • ¼ cup fresh chives chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
  • Cut chicken, broccoli, and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Pat zucchini dry with paper towel.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, 1 cup shredded cheddar, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Layer chicken, broccoli, and zucchini into the greased baking dish. Pour the creamy cheese mixture on top and gently stir to combine. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  • Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh chives.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 2mg